California Dem pushes Congress to reconvene, sign War Powers Resolution following Iran strikes

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., pushed for lawmakers to return to Washington, D.C., to sign the War Powers Resolution following President Donald Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday.

“Stopping Iran from having a nuclear bomb is a top priority, but dragging the U.S. into another Middle East war is not the solution. Trump’s strikes are unconstitutional and put Americans, especially our troops, at risk," Khanna said.

The bipartisan War Powers Resolution, introduced by Khanna and Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., in the House of Representatives seeks to "remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic State of Iran." It also directs Trump to "terminate" the deployment of American troops against Iran without an "authorized declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military forces against Iran."

The legislation was introduced this past week as strikes between Israel and Iran raged on.

Khanna said lawmakers need to return to the capital immediately to "ensure there is no further conflict and escalation."

"Americans want diplomacy, not more costly wars. We need to deescalate and pursue a path of peace,” he said.